Key figures from central and local government will meet tomorrow to discuss building a light rail link from Cambridge to Haverhill.

MP for West Suffolk Matt Hancock will meet with Cllr James Palmer, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authorities, local MPs, councillors and other interested parties on Wednesday, July 12 in the House of Commons to discuss the feasibility of the proposed transport.

Mr Palmer said a feasibility study is underway and that it will report by Christmas on how viable the option is.

Councillor Tony Brown is an active member of the Rail Haverhill campaign. He said: "It is really great news that so many MPs and the Mayor are backing the reintroduction of a light rail link.

"I think the business case is definitely there. Haverhill is a good choice for people who work all over the south of Cambridge, so there is a great need for light rail. It would also benefit the town's businesses.

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"It is clear that with the expansion of the town since the last railway was closed in 1967, and with the growth in population expected to rise further over the next few decades, that a railway connection to Haverhill is needed.

"As everyone who lives in the area knows, the roads to Haverhill are under considerable pressure due to the sheer weight of traffic, leading frequently to severe tailbacks and very often, fatal accidents.

"This meeting will bring parties who care about improving the lives of Haverhill residents together and it is fantastic that Mayor James Palmer will be attending.

"Alongside improvements to the roads, I am pushing to bring a railway back to Haverhill.

"There is no doubt that better communications will bring an economic boost to the town and an improved quality of life for the residents."

Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough James Palmer has also voiced his support for the light rail link.

He said: "We have an extraordinary product in Cambridge and Peterborough, and we need to link those cities to adjoining counties, towns, and villages.